we take care of each other!

    • Sealed packaged foods

    • Unopened items

    • Individually packaged meals (date and label please!)

    • Perishables in the fridge

    • Produce (bagged please! )

    • Meat (raw meat ONLY in locations with freezers)

    • Shelf-stable items

    • Alcohol

    • Opened items

    • Half-eaten leftovers

    • Expired items

    • Large trays of foods w/o individual portioning

    • Undated items

  • The fridges welcome new and unopened:

    • Personal hygiene products

    • Paper products

    • Basic cleaning supplies

    • Narcan

    The fridges DO NOT accept:

    • Non-Narcan Medicine

    • Clothing

    • Furniture

    • Household goods

    • Open or used hygiene items

  • Absolutely—the fridges are open 24/7 for anyone to drop-off food or pick-up food.

  • Please use the “check-in” page on this website or the printed request documents posted at most fridges.

  • Yes, in many cases we can reimburse for shopping for the fridges or purchasing packaging supplies for food rescue. Please email info@evanstoncommunityfridges.com or use our “contact us” form on this site to get more details.